Group
Occupation

312132 Building Designer

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

312132 Building Designer

Creates concepts, designs and detailed documentation for buildings, renovations and extensions in consultation with builders, clients and consultants.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative titles

  • Architectural Associate
  • Architectural Draftsperson

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Consults with builders, clients and consultants to understand design requirements and gather feedback on building designs
  • Prepares initial design models for engineering and estimation purposes using BIM
  • Takes measurements and dimensions, and performs other routine calculations for building or renovation design layouts
  • Provides design recommendations to clients based on factors such as budget, building site constraints, and overall feasibility
  • Produces architectural documentation for sketch design and to support applications to councils
  • Prepares building designs, models, concepts and estimations using CAD, 3D modelling and BIM software
  • Ensures building, renovation and extension designs comply with regulations and standards, and client, certifier and consultant requirements
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